Clinical trials: Orthosis
Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke
Myoelectric Upper Limb Orthosis Use by Persons With TBI and Stroke
The objective of this study was to document longitudinal outcomes in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke using the myoelectric upper limb orthosis with powered elbow and grasp in conjunction with motor…
- Trial name
- NCT03215771
- Testing
- MyoPro Motion-G, Motor Learning-Based Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Stroke
WalkAide Compared to Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) in Stroke Patients
To establish equivalence or incremental benefit to standard of care Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) for patients with foot drop due to stroke, and to assess the functional improvement of ambulation and improved activities of daily…
- Trial name
- NCT01087957
- Testing
- WalkAide, Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)
- Where
- 29 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 495 people
- Sponsor
- Innovative Neurotronics
Arthropathy of Ankle or Foot
Evaluation of Software Generated Customized Foot Orthoses
The purpose of this study is to determine whether custom-made foot orthoses generate a significant decrease in the perception of pain among individuals with foot pain and/or ankle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05462912
- Testing
- custom foot orthotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Multiple Sclerosis
The Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) on Mobility in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography (EMG), walking endurance, and quality of life in select individuals living with…
- Trial name
- NCT01947582
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Paresis, Stroke
FAME: Functional Assessment of a Myoelectric Orthosis Hand Orthoses
The primary study objective is to compare post-stroke upper extremity (UE) movement while wearing a brace called the MyoPro 2 Motion G versus UE movement while wearing a resting splint and no device in stroke survivors with…
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT04266158)
- Testing
- Myoelectric UE Device-UE Orthosis-No Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple
Orthosis of Acute Traumatic Rib Fractures Via RibFx Belt for Pain Alleviation and Improved Pulmonary Function
Acute traumatic rib fractures are a common issue for patients of trauma surgeons. They inflict substantial morbidity, the most dreaded and consequential of which are pulmonary complications.
- Conditions
- Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple, Trauma, Trauma Chest
- Trial name
- RibFx (NCT03846024)
- Testing
- RibFx Orthosis Belt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Prostheses, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow
Wireless Prosthetic Control Effectiveness Study
The goal of this proposed project is to evaluate the effectiveness of our novel wireless electrode system, which the investigators refer to as the Asterisk system, on transradial prosthesis users.
- Trial name
- NCT06821412
- Testing
- ASTERISK System, Wired Configuration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Parkinson's Disease
Effect of Lower Extremity Ankle Foot Orthoses in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed ankle foot orthosis (AFO, hinged, with Tamarack joint and adjustable check strap) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography…
- Trial name
- NCT01798927
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Plantar Fasciitis
A Trial of Custom Foot Orthoses for the Treatment of Plantar Heel Pain
This is a study investigating treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel pain). Physicians commonly prescribe specialized orthoses (shoe inserts) to treat heel pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00765843
- Testing
- orthoses
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Healthy Ankles
Do Rocker Bottom Shoes and Ankle-Foot Orthoses Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility for Ankle Osteoarthritis Patients
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, progressive condition that can severely limit physical activity and reduce quality of life.
- Trial name
- RB/AFO (NCT03524729)
- Testing
- Rocker bottom shoe, Ankle foot orthosis, Standard walking shoe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cerebral Palsy
Testing an Adjustable Ankle Orthosis During Walking in Cerebral Palsy
This study seeks to determine how an adjustable stiffness ankle braces affects walking performance and biomechanics in cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06262191
- Testing
- Differential and adjustable stiffness AFO (DAS-AFO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Adult ALL, Healthy
Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses
The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. It is expected that carbon fiber braces can be designed to reduce forces in the ankle.
- Trial name
- PRMRP-Norms (NCT04800510)
- Testing
- Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Medial Gonarthrosis
Validating the Clinical Effect of a Knee Orthosis
The aging population is steadily increasing, partly due to increasing life expectancy. At the same time, chronic diseases, including those affecting the musculoskeletal system (e.g., osteoarthritis), whose prevalence increases…
- Trial name
- NCT06655558
- Testing
- custom knee orthosis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- TOPMED
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Influence of Custom Orthosis Post Carpometacarpal (CMC) Arthroplasty
This study aims to compare post-surgical outcomes of individuals who receive either a custom orthosis or prefabricated splint after carpometacarpal arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT05307510
- Testing
- Prefabricated splint, Custom Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo
Balance
Villency-Proof of Action: Foot Device, Balance and Sway, Kinematics of Walking
This study involves the use of a newly designed shoe insole device (also referred to as a foot insole device) similar to various shoe insoles or inserts you can buy at a store or pharmacy.
- Trial name
- NCT03663816
- Testing
- experimental foot device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Flat Feet, High Arched Foot
Validation of Plantar Orthoses for Abnormal Plantar Arch Using a New Non-invasive Clinical Imaging System
The goal of this project is to validate a new non-invasive clinical imaging system to evaluate the efficacy of plantar orthotics and to assess the biomechanical efficiency of plantar orthotics for people with flat or high arch…
- Trial name
- NCT05163418
- Testing
- Foot orthosis for flat feet, Foot orthoses for high arches feet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TOPMED
Peripheral Artery Disease
Improving Mobility in Peripheral Artery Disease Using an Ankle Foot Orthosis
This study will determine whether an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) improves walking performance in participants with PAD from its first use.
- Trial name
- NCT02902211
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis, Control/standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Multiple Sclerosis
Effectiveness of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait in Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed ankle foot orthosis (AFO, hinged, with tamarack joint and adjustable check strap) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography…
- Trial name
- NCT01796860
- Testing
- AFO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Foot Drop, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait Efficiency in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Foot Drop
This study is designed to see if children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have developed foot drop during treatment for their leukemia consume less oxygen when walking with or without an ankle brace designed to support…
- Trial name
- NCT01001390
- Testing
- AFO Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital